WIC Certifier II

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The WIC Certifier II is responsible for determining WIC eligibility, scheduling potential participants and enrolling when qualified. This position is responsible for mentoring WIC Certifier I staff members through their first year of employment. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, community members and outside organizations and agencies.

Requirements

Internal promotional position only, promoted from Certifier I
Must be recognized as a Competent Professional Authority by Washington State Department of Health WIC for at least one (1) year
High school diploma or GED
Associate degree, OR two (2) years’ experience in healthcare, health or nutrition education, public health, or community outreach

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred but not necessary (Spanish/English or Russian/English)

Responsibilities

Communicates in person and remotely with participants in a sensitive manner regarding lifestyle, medical history, nutritional practices
Evaluates income and health risks to determine participant program eligibility
Uses participant-centered techniques to provide personalized nutrition education/referrals and to educate pregnant women on how to initiate and sustain breastfeeding and to help breastfeeding clients solve common breastfeeding problems
Assesses participants’ health and nutrition status using Washington State WIC Assessment Questions
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques
Mentors and guides new Certifier I team members
Assists Supervisors with staff training or leading department meetings
This position may be assigned special projects to increase agency growth, community knowledge or outreach
Incumbent may be required to work in any MBWIC clinic location in Pierce County or participate in local outreach events